Pavel Tsatsouline Kettlebell Strength Training Weight Lifting Workouts Exercise and Flexibility Questions & Answers.

Are there any RKC seminars or workshops in England? I would love to see some first hand action or even do some training (I am a fitness instructor) but I do not have the time or money to travel to the US. Are any of you lot based in England? I am in Manchester BTW. 

( This is a rephrase of a question I asked on this thread: http://forum.dragondoor.com/training/message/365684%5C I think I was a bit verbose there... no responses yet. May be due to lack of interest - which is fine... but I thought I'd go fishing one more time, with clarity.) My interest in information/guidance regarding "somatic techniques" is a result of my inability to stay in a relaxed state during combat/sparring beyond the moment of attack or redirect/attack. I have trouble with relaxation, and tend to fatigue quickly and needlessly. This also results in an inability to use energy effectively during attack, and to respond with fluidity. In short, it makes it too easy to kill me dead with a little shuffle work. First, is Z-health a good means to achieve this? Or is something else better? ALSO: I'm curious/concerned about the effect of reducing "the effects of the startle reflex," which I've heard mentioned as part of the intent of "somatic technique." BECAUSE in my system, we use the startle to produce speed (and intent). Both Jesse Glover and James DeMille use and teach this. It came to them directly from Bruce Lee (btw, my system is not JKD). SO... I'd be concerned about reducing this effect, unless it were just a case of bringing it under control. Blessings and thanks for any help on this.  

( This is a rephrase of a question I asked on this thread: http://forum.dragondoor.com/training/message/365684%5C I think I was a bit verbose there... no responses yet. May be due to lack of interest - which is fine... but I thought I'd go fishing one more time, with clarity.) My interest in information/guidance regarding "somatic techniques" is a result of my inability to stay in a relaxed state during combat/sparring beyond the moment of attack or redirect/attack. I have trouble with relaxation, and tend to fatigue quickly and needlessly. This also results in an inability to use energy effectively during attack, and to respond with fluidity. In short, it makes it too easy to kill me dead with a little shuffle work. First, is Z-health a good means to achieve this? Or is something else better? ALSO: I'm curious/concerned about the effect of reducing "the effects of the startle reflex," which I've heard mentioned as part of the intent of "somatic technique." BECAUSE in my system, we use the startle to produce speed (and intent). Both Jesse Glover and James DeMille use and teach this. It came to them directly from Bruce Lee (btw, my system is not JKD). SO... I'd be concerned about reducing this effect, unless it were just a case of bringing it under control. Blessings and thanks for any help on this.  

( This is a rephrase of a question I asked on this thread: http://forum.dragondoor.com/training/message/365684%5C I think I was a bit verbose there... no responses yet. May be due to lack of interest - which is fine... but I thought I'd go fishing one more time, with clarity.) My interest in information/guidance regarding "somatic techniques" is a result of my inability to stay in a relaxed state during combat/sparring beyond the moment of attack or redirect/attack. I have trouble with relaxation, and tend to fatigue quickly and needlessly. This also results in an inability to use energy effectively during attack, and to respond with fluidity. In short, it makes it too easy to kill me dead with a little shuffle work. First, is Z-health a good means to achieve this? Or is something else better? ALSO: I'm curious/concerned about the effect of reducing "the effects of the startle reflex," which I've heard mentioned as part of the intent of "somatic technique." BECAUSE in my system, we use the startle to produce speed (and intent). Both Jesse Glover and James DeMille use and teach this. It came to them directly from Bruce Lee (btw, my system is not JKD). SO... I'd be concerned about reducing this effect, unless it were just a case of bringing it under control. Blessings and thanks for any help on this.  

i purchased the book super squats and read it.i found the book to be a little confusing so please tell me if the routine goes as follows. Start with what you normally do 10 reps with and do 20. then each workout move up 5 pounds for 6 weeks. if this is correct wow... i don't see how i can add that kind of weight in such a short time. also, i once had a site in my favorites that had many popular routines on it. looked like one guy put it together. if you have that link please post it. thankyou very much for your help 

I think I was getting over-eager or over-confident, but whatever the case, I hurt my elbow. I was doing snatches with the 32kg. 5 sets of 5/5/5/5 (alternating after each five for a set of 10 total) comes to 100 reps. Then I did a ladder with 1 arm milt press (32kg). 1,2,3,4,5. Stupid. I have no idea when it happened, but it hurts to fully straighten and lock out my elbow and it pinches a bit to fully close it. Any suggestions for exercises to keep up my gains without losing. I was thinking of switching to swings (1 or 2 hand, I don't know yet) and bunches of compound exercises with the 24kg kbell (Front squat to 2 hand press, body weight burpees) any suggestions. I don't think I have torn anything, because I can still pick up my kid (18lbs.) and her baby seat. My grip is not affected and It doesn't feel like tendonitis ( I've had that a bunch of times) Anyone, help please? The gains I have made have really inspiried me (also getting Maxwell's Cruel and Unusual DVD). tom  

Trust me...

Smith Machine? You bet! 

My training has brought up a major weakness that is my grip strength. DLing is difficult now the weight is heavy and the meet is only a few weeks away. My focus has been on my lockout using chains which has worked but now the bar crawls down to my fingertips after 2-3 reps. I have been using a captain of crush gripper but my coach and i discussed this and resolved that crushing grip is not necessary for PL so much has statically holding the bar. I have small hands so specific work is even more important. I'm looking for some ideas to improve grip. I'm thinking farmers walks with heavy DBs and rack holds with BB. Any other suggestions? Thanks Ryan 

I know its a simple question but can someone clarify the main differences as I have never been too sure. 

I know its a simple question but can someone clarify the main differences as I have never been too sure. 

Hey, Was wondering anyone has applied to use the RKC for their ceus for NSCA? If so, how many ceus were you given? Thanks, I have to make a move to get mine done! Josh Henkin www.joshhenkin.com 

Hey, Was wondering anyone has applied to use the RKC for their ceus for NSCA? If so, how many ceus were you given? Thanks, I have to make a move to get mine done! Josh Henkin www.joshhenkin.com 

I need some help in understanding how to protect my lower back during lifts and general life. I have all the dragondoor literature/DVDs so I'm have a general background in those terms and acronyms. My question is really in regards to hip/back body mechanics, so I'll only be mentioning that, but assume all other techinques of tension, breathing, naked warrior are all applied. When performing a general grind like MP I tuck my hips under to a neutral postion with a "flat back", this strong and the back feels great. My confusion comes in lifts like the barbell deadlift, Squat, or maybe even the bottom of the swing. Here my back has more of the tight arch. I'm not sure what is happening in the hips as one transitions from the flat back/hip tucked on the top of a snatch to the bottom of the swing when the back has some arch in it or perhaps form the top of the squat to the bottom. I recently had a slight injury at the bottom of the squat resulting in a slight subluxation of the sacruim and a pinch nerve. Nothing the chiropractor couldn't fix with one "click" and a day or two of rest, but now I'm gun shy and I'm looking for clarification of proper safety. One other perspective that pertains to daily life and this "posture" issue is should the hips be tuck under when sitting or tilted forward with the back arched. It seems that tucked under when sitting aggrivates the lower back and lumbar supports generally shape the back in an arch. I'm assuming the two questiosn are related but I'm trying to improve my understanding of the topic Thanks you for any help! Dave  

Can anyone tell me if working on wrist strength will help with crushing a gripper. John Wood claims strengthening the wrist will help your gripping strength. I know he is trying to promote the product he calls "The Formulator". Has anyone tryed this unit for strengthening the wrists with any success, I see it is very pricy. I can close the Trainer for 15 reps with each hand, but cannot close the #1. I get about 3/8" away from closing it, I know I'm a weakling, but would like some training advice on how to close the #1. Present bodyweight 148lbs. Thank You, Tim 

I am finding that at the end of a set of swings (and I guess snatches when I come to them) I find it hard to slow the bell down and it ends up pulling on my lower back which does not feel good! Any advice?